The Cast That Made It a 10/10
The story wasn't always equally strong for me, but the cast absolutely made this drama. So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho and Joo Sang-wook were such a pleasure to watch together, and I was also impressed by Seo Su-min, especially considering this was her debut. One of those dramas where I enjoyed the characters enough to forgive some weaknesses in the writing and I would definitely watch a second season.Was this review helpful to you?
I didn't like it
In reality, what the male lead is doing is toxic, manipulative, suffocating, and infuriating. Doing this to an adult woman—never leaving her alone, following her wherever she goes, and tagging along everywhere—isn't love, it's control. It's illegal and constitutes harassment, especially when she tries to escape and he tracks her through her phone's GPS. On top of that, it feels smothering; they treat her like an object they can just move around and control as they please. I didn't like the male lead's character at all. They disguised toxic behavior as something romantic. I'm not saying the actor didn't perform well, but his character was absolute garbage.Was this review helpful to you?
Trying to be many things but failing to be anything
Well, I was quite curious about it because I usually like Jung Hae-In's works, but wow... This one is pretty meh.This drama tries to be a cheesy rom-com and an action thriller series at the same time, but fails to be anything relevant. It's neither a good rom-com nor a good action drama. It's full of clichés, but that's not a problem, as long as they are well-used and/or fully assumed as a kind of joke (look at "Business Proposal"). But do not get your hopes up : it is not the case here.
I saw people pointing at the FL, but I personally do not believe it is her fault because I saw her in "Doona!" and I liked her acting. To me, the responsibility falls onto the directors and the writers who failed to create anything interesting. This drama is just a bland rom-com filled with some action and thriller elements. And the way the plot is resolved at the end felt super upsetting. I was like, "Everything happened so far for... that?".
I would not recommend it, at least if you are looking for something decent. But if you are looking for something to binge-watch while turning your brain off, you might enjoy it.
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An Office Romance Worth Watching
What I loved most about this drama was how refreshingly normal the relationship felt. No endless manufactured misunderstandings — just two adults trying to make a relationship work while dealing with real-life problems. Seo In Guk was wonderfully calm and mature, Park Ji Hyun felt very natural, and their understated chemistry worked perfectly for me. Even the difficult parts of their relationship felt believable rather than forced.Was this review helpful to you?
AMAZING
ohhh I am hooked.as someone who usually doesn't watch high school bl I am so in love with this series like I need it to be completed immediately and their chemistry is insane and cute I don't know the charm gmmtv used on me cause match point and unlucky bae got me hooked
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The Beginning of My K-Drama Addiction
My first K-drama, so it will probably always have a special place for me. Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung are ridiculously beautiful together, but thankfully the drama gave me more than just visuals. I loved the fantasy, romance, humor and chemistry between them. It was basically the drama that opened the door to my K-drama obsession.Was this review helpful to you?
I Cried, I Loved It, I'd Watch It Again
Probably one of the K-dramas that affected me emotionally the most. Seo In Guk and Park Bo Young were wonderful together, and their chemistry made the romance feel genuinely painful and beautiful at the same time. I cried so much watching this one, but I loved it enough that I would happily put myself through it again.Was this review helpful to you?
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An amazing adaption of Dakaichi
This series has been in my mind for ages. Dakaichi was actually one of my first BL anime and I watched it back in 2018-2019. It left a big impression on me and when I heard Top Form was gonna be adapted I couldn't be happier. While watching it on air I enjoyed it extremely much. Because I have been busy all year trying to complete my watchlist I barely gave myself the opportunity to rewatch it. So.. it has been over a year and decided to rewatch it without actually remembering anything. I'm honestly still not over the anime even though it has been ages, same goes for this adaption.Before I write about this show I have to talk about Akina or Nour given that it's gonna be aired 25th of August this year. I have to admit that I am extremely confused. I thought Akina was renamed to Nour but it doesn't seem to be the case? People mentioned Boom leaving the project of Akina but I thought it were issues with his company? Anyways, am excited for Nour and can't wait for the series!! Tong Tong also really deserves to finally get a main. I noticed Tong Tong and other actors of Nour getting tons of hate and I'm honestly just confused. But I can't wait to watch Nour!!
SmartBoom was a really iconic pair and I'm sad it ended this way. Normally, I don't care that much about a pair breaking up because after all, it's their decision. But for SmartBoom I feel slightly different. I doubt it was even the choice of the actors. I tried to search up what happened but honestly my English is wayyy too bad to understand. It has something to do with the companies, that's for sure. I will miss SmartBoom forever but I don't harass the actors or Nour either. I just wished the companies were more careful.
The roles seem rlly hard to have and SmartBoom nailed it. I personally think crying on set is extremely hard and I really love how they did so. Actually, I feel like Boom has an extremely innocent face and him being the most handsome male of the year really is true. What I do hate is how Akin was sexually assaulted and Jin just left him. I'm gonna be honest even if they didn't actually do something I do still consider this as SA and I just lowkey hated that part. Like why not just support your bf? That ending really surprised me... Boom left the agency or whateve, like he stopped acting?? I totally forgot the ending so I was honestly really surprised. I do feel like SmartBoom were the best couple ever for this adaption.
One of the only ost I don't like but I do love the intro animation. Overall I feel like this is an amazing adaption of Dakaichi and it couldn't be better. The scene's hold a lot of emotion and I absolutely love the acting work. I really hope to see more of Boss Wasakorn's work in the future. If you love green flags this is for you, although Jin became a bit of a red flag in certain scene's. A huge recommendation and worth my time.
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A Rom-Com with a Killer Twist
One of those dramas that gives me exactly the combination I enjoy — romance, comedy, crime and enough suspense to keep things interesting. Ji Chang Wook and Nam Ji Hyun have wonderful chemistry, and I loved how naturally the relationship develops alongside the darker storyline. The story has its flaws, but the acting more than makes up for them — this cast is simply hard to beat.Was this review helpful to you?
Speed and Love: A High-Octane Romance with Heart
Speed and Love is a drama that combines romance, emotions, and street racing in a really engaging way.What I liked most about this series was the emotional story of separation and reunion, which gave the drama a strong heart. The relationship between the characters felt meaningful, and the way their past and present were connected made the story more touching.
The racing and action scenes were also very well done. They added excitement to the drama without diminishing the emotional side of the story. I also think the character development was good, especially for the male lead, whose journey from childhood to the underground world was shown nicely.
What makes this drama special is the mix of love and danger. It has both emotional moments and thrilling street-racing scenes, making it enjoyable for fans of both romance and action.
Of course, some parts may feel a little predictable, but the chemistry between the main characters and the different atmosphere of the story help make up for it.
Overall, Speed and Love is an entertaining and emotional drama that is definitely worth watching if you enjoy romance, family feelings, and street racing action.
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Intense, Addictive and Impossible to Put Down
Ji Chang Wook is absolutely in his element here. The action is excellent, and knowing how much of it he performed himself makes it even more impressive. But what really stood out to me was his fascinating chemistry with Song Yoon Ah, sometimes even more than the actual romance. Not a perfect drama in every aspect, but definitely a 10 for me.Was this review helpful to you?
A Must-Watch for Every K-Drama Lover
Still my number one K-drama. It has almost everything I want in a drama action, romance, mystery, great chemistry and characters I genuinely cared about. Ji Chang Wook was fantastic as Healer, and his chemistry with Park Min Young is still one of my favorites. This is the drama I can compare others to, but very few come close.Was this review helpful to you?
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Cringe, Chaotic, Funny
If you are looking for something genuinely cringe-funny, KickKickKickKick is definitely a wild ride. It's got those laugh-out-loud, awkward moments that make you want to hide behind a pillow, but in a very entertaining way.However, we need to talk about the casts, It feels like Lee Min Jae barely gets any spotlight to actually be listed as a main role—and the same goes for Baek Ji Won. The show spends way more time focusing on the dynamic between PD Kang and Writer Wang.
To be clear, it's not like I hate PD Kang and Writer Wang—I really love their story and dynamic! But it's just a bit disappointing not getting to see much romance of Lee Min Jae, leaving us fans totally hanging :"(
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uma farofa embalada em uma cinematografia muito bem feita e ótimas atuações
uma obra pesada, que tenta se levar a sério o tempo todo, com a proposta de ser realista, mas que por conveniência do roteiro, ou simplesmente surtos (não do tipo criativo), a autora enfia coisas inverídicas ridículas como descobrir tipo sanguíneo por fio de cabelo e "overdose de cannabis".aborda uma questão ética séria de forma irresponsável e pobre, e com um festival de personagens anti-éticos, estúpidos e rasos.
falha como bl, como trama policial, como trama médica, como suspense.
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No cartoonish villain , dark family politics revolving around power, status, marriage
Four episodes in and I’m really enjoying this! On paper, this could easily turn into another revenge drama, but what I like so far is how human the characters and conflicts feel. No cartoonish villains, evil stepmothers, jealous sisters or endless slapping—just people trapped by their own interests, obligations and circumstances, quietly manoeuvring within the social rules of marriage, status and family reputation.Even the matriarchal power within the FL’s family feels more complicated than simply “evil grandmother.” The FL comes from a wealthy family, yet she has very little say over her own marriage because protecting the family’s status and reputation takes priority over what she wants.
The premise also feels fresh because the ML isn’t another duke, marquis or prince. He’s a relatively low-status salt dealer trying to make his way up, which creates an interesting contrast between two people constrained by status in very different ways.
So far, the family politics feel dark without being trope-heavy—more realistic social manoeuvring than manufactured drama. The first four episodes have set up plenty of room for character growth, and I’m really looking forward to seeing where it goes.
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